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Board picks location and style for downtown depot clock; asks staff for renderings
Summary
Trustees selected Option 1 (centered by the depot) for a proposed downtown depot clock, favored black/bronze finish and the label "East Dundee" (and possibly "Depot"), and directed staff to obtain 4-sided quotes and vendor renderings; the 4-sided option will return to the agenda if its cost exceeds $25,000.
The board discussed placement, wording and finish for a proposed downtown depot clock and settled on Option 1, locating the clock centered with the depot to reflect a historic-train-station aesthetic. Trustees asked whether the top text should read "East Dundee" or "East Dundee Depot" and debated whether to include an "established" date on the bottom; consensus favored "East Dundee" on the face and, if space allows, adding "Depot" or an established year in the chosen font.
Members preferred a black or black-and-gold finish to match downtown light poles and awnings. Staff said vendor renderings are available and agreed to request a 4-sided quote; they also said that if the 4-sided option exceeds $25,000 the item would return for board approval. Trustees asked for renderings that show different text and color options before final purchase and installation scheduling.
The board directed staff to obtain and circulate design renderings and vendor quotes and confirmed a preference for Option 1 placement.
